Hacienda Riquelme at ground zero: Earthquake felt in Sucina, El Valle Golf Resort and more
The quake, which occurred at a depth of just 1km, was recorded at 9.45 this morning
An earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale was recorded in Murcia this Monday July 15, with the epicentre just north of La Tercia and Sucina at the Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort.
It was initially reported that it was a 3.1-magnitude quake, but IGN soon rectified this to 2.9.
While the quake did not even reach magnitude 3, and so was not very strong, some locals still reported being able to feel the ground shake, saying that it felt as if “a steamroller” had come through the door of their houses.
The earthquake was registered by the National Geographic Institute (IGN) at 9.45am at a depth of one kilometre, and according to Murcia’s Emergency Services, no damage or harm to people has been reported for the moment.
Minor quakes like this one measuring between 2 and 3 on the Richter scale are a common occurrence in Murcia and oftentimes go unnoticed by the general population, especially if they happen while most people are tucked up asleep in their beds!
Image: IGN
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